I have a Sun USB Type 6 keyboard (ID 0430:0005) that works fine on the linux console. All of the keys work, including the special Sun keys. "showkey -s" shows every key press and the evdev interface generates events (tested with the evtest program).
I also have an adapter that converts a Sun Type 5 (non-USB) keyboard to a USB keyboard. The keyboard plugs into the adapter and the adapter plugs into the USB port. This works fine on a Sun machine, so I know the keyboard and adaptor are good. Under Linux, only the standard PC keyboard keys work. None of the special Sun keys do anything at all using "showkey -s" or evtest.
The ID for the adapter/keyboard is 0757:00a0. My best guess is that linux identifies the type 6 as a Sun keyboard by the ID, and enables the special keys. It doesn't recognize the ID for the adapter-keyboard and so only the standard PC keys work. If that is the case, I should be able to find the piece of code that recognizes the type 6 keyboard, add the ID for the adaptor-keyboard so it gets recognized too, and it should work. Unfortunately after much searching I have failed completely. If anyone can point me to the right place I'de be greatful. And if I'm on the wrong track entirely, any enlightenment would be appreciated.
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